JEE Main & Advanced Physics Atomic Physics Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Atoms

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    If elements with principal quantum number n>4 were not allowed in nature, the number of possible elements would be

    A)  60

    B)  32   

    C)  4

    D)  64

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] The maximum number of electron is in an orbit is \[2{{n}^{2}}.\text{ }n>4\] is not allowed. Therefore the number of maximum electron that can be in first four orbits are \[2{{\left( 1 \right)}^{2}}+2{{\left( 2 \right)}^{2}}+2{{\left( 3 \right)}^{2}}+2{{\left( 4 \right)}^{2}}\] \[=2+8+18+32=60\] Therefore, possible element are 60.


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